Your questions answered!

Read the answers to the most commonly asked Neopets questions this week in the Editorial section. Each week the most popular questions will be answered by one of the creators of Neopets, so keep checking back to stay updated.

Quote of the Week

King Skarl stared at the letter in his hands. He couldn't quite believe what he was reading. It was completely unexpected. They hadn't conversed in years, but now he wanted to write to him? This was odd. Something didn't quite add up. Those were his original thoughts. Now, as he read the letter, he realised why he was suddenly writing to King Skarl. And it certainly wasn't for a catchup on things.

Packing for Picnics

Summertime in Neopia is a beautiful time of year to enjoy basking in the sun on the golden beaches of Mystery Island, floating on the clouds in Faerieland or cooling off on Terror Mountain. Of course, Neopets are going to need a nutritious and delicious lunch, so always pack a good meal. Here are a few ideas of easy to prepare meals to throw together for your picnic that will keep your pets energized and full!

Ten Summer Ice Creams

Summer is upon us again which means one thing – ice cream and all things delicious! You can practically see the sprinkles and feel the brain freeze already but, before you head to the Supper Happy Icy Fun Snow Shop only to be overwhelmed with all of the delicious treats, check this list for a selection of affordable summer treats for you and your pet to enjoy this season! (Trust us, we're experts.)

Dilemma of the Bad Gamer

It's that time of year again. Summer. The time when we use our newly found downtime to visit our beloved pets, spin wheels, do dailies, play games and win trophies.
Well, everything except that last part. If you felt like the living embodiment of the grey Wocky avatar at the mention of games and trophies, you might be facing the dilemma of the bad gamer.

"Trouble's Brewing" by flannelleDeep within the macabre wetland of the Haunted Woods, hidden by the swamp gases and crooked trees shrouded in tangles of spongy moss, there was a foreboding abode that stood on the muddy river bank. Composed of rotten-looking shambles of wood, it looked like the slightest gust of wind could knock the entire residence on its side. But it was the enigmatic ixi that called this dingy shack home that really gave rise to the mysteries. Her name was Sophie, Sophie the swamp witch; and as the dark windows of her house emitted ominous flashes of glowing green light, one could only wonder… What was that wily witch up to exactly?

"A Healing Cuppa" by racoon188Penny walked up to the cafe and breathed a sigh of relief. She giggled as the sigh took the form of steam. She trotted in and shut the door firmly behind her.
“Not used to Terror Mountain weather, eh?” the Kougra behind the counter asked.
“Definitely not,” Penny replied, unwinding her scarf and setting it on a table with her hat. “I thought it would be a nice break from the summer heat and it was…for about ten minutes.”
“Well, you’re welcome to warm up in here as long as you’d like. What can I get for you?”
Penny sat at the table, glad to give her hooves a break. “What’s your specialty, Reg?” she asked, noticing his nametag.

"The Great Cookie Caper" by xpninjaIIn the garden of number forty eight, Rainbow Lane, Neopia Central, stands a tree house. But this is not just any treehouse. This treehouse is the headquarters of the Super Secret Club. It’s Super (of course) and Secret (naturally) and the Club risk their lives on difficult, dangerous missions, like retrieving the ball that fell into Mrs-Jenkins-Next-Door’s garden, and taming the wild Warf that somehow managed to crawl through the hedge. There’s no mission too big, no task too terrifying. They will work tirelessly to ensure that justice prevails in the garden. Until nap time, that is.

Every Neopet Needs A Job!

Great stories!

Super Secret Club: The Great Cookie CaperThe Kacheek prances off, towards the kitchen, where Al knows the magic happens. Seconds later, a loud cry of horror interrupts the quiet hum of chatter in the quiet bakery. The Super Secret Club leap to their feet, racing to where the Breadmaster is standing in the doorway.

Architecture of Neopia: Terror MountainScholars of architecture must also understand that of all the lands in Neopia, the lands of Terror Mountain are some of the areas which have undergone the most dramatic architectural changes in recent years, such that modern day Terror Mountain appears almost unrecognisable from the original.